Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Fly out of Cleveland, OH; stop in Chicago, IL; back is Seattle, WA; and final trip statistics

 Well folks that wraps up our family and friends reunion tour. We had a great time. Kathy, Steve, and I are grateful for everyone's hospitality. Thanks for all the great food, a place to lay our heads, and the many interesting conversations. Hope to see you all again soon on a future adventure. Your welcomed up our way any time, we'd love to have you. (Scroll down to see the last few pictures and the trip statistics)

My last "corny" picture as we left Wellington, OH

On the plane headed home

Lake Erie off in the distance as we fly out of Cleveland

Landing in Chicago, IL



The iconic Space Needle in the Emerald City of Seattle

The Mariner's Safeco Field & the Seahawk's CenturyLink Stadium. Looks like we are back home folks.

Trip Statistics:

Total miles including flight - 5418
Total trip time                     - 13 days, 16 hours, and 14 minutes

Total Miles Driving             - 1006  (7 in Jimmy's Pontiac GTO)
Gallons of gas                    - 38.04
Average MPG                    - 26.26
Average gas price/gallon   -  3.00
Least expensive gas          -  2.59  North Olmstead, OH
Most expensive gas           -  3.15  Titusville, PA

Furthest point north traveled - SeaTac, WA       Driving portion - Niagara Falls, NY
Furthest point east                 - Buffalo, NY
Furthest point south               - St. Louis, MO    Driving portion - Masontown, PA
Furthest point west                - Lacey, WA         Driving portion - Wellington, OH
Highest point traversed         - 1,647 ft. (3 miles south of Centerville, PA on Route 8)

High/Low Temp. on trip                      - 90 (St. Louis, MO)   38 (Middleburg Heights and Wellington, OH)
Number of states travel through         - 5 (3 driving)
Number of friends & relatives visited - Way to many to count
Number of stuffed cabbage eaten      - 2
Number of perogies eaten                  - 1 (wow, that's not enough)
Number of cookies eaten                    - 10+ easy
Cups of soy milk consumed                - 3 

Monday, October 15, 2018

Wellington Area

Bob & Lorraine's





Findley State Park





Kathy & Steve Rowing. I guess this trip was longer than I thought we should have brought more food.



Sunset at Bob and Lorraine's



Sunday, October 14, 2018

Mini Shimshock reunion at Bob & Lorraine's in Wellington, Ohio

Standing: Dave (Sherry's husband), Sherry (Elenor's daughter), Marla (Barbara Jean's daughter), Kathy, Steve, Denise, Raelene & Butch (Denise's daughter & husband)
Sitting: Lorraine, Andrew, Chas

Bob and Lorraine's in Wellington, Ohio




 Celebrating Steve's, a few days away, birthday


Video of us also celebrating and singing Happy Birthday to Lorraine